NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for October 2026

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The October 2026 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,402,422 is an increase of 7.9 percent compared to the October 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,299,312. For comparison, the unadjusted October 2026 FBI NICS figure of 2,104,063 reflects an 8.1 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,289,774 in October 2025.

Additional insights on the month-over-month NICS data from GunBroker, NICS Reporting & Analysis (September 2026 data), available in the member portal under Industry Research.

  • Top-5 States for Adjusted NICS Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, VA
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Handgun Checks: FL, TX, PA, CA, TN
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Long Gun Checks: TX, PA, FL, CA, WI

Please note: Twenty-eight states currently have at least one qualified alternative permit, which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder, who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit, to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer. The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers. Read more

Firearms

Sellmark Announces $20,000 Sweepstakes, Giving One Lucky Winner an Incredible Prize Package

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Sellmark Corporation is kicking off November with a $20,000 sweepstakes featuring an extensive collection of outdoor equipment, optics, accessories, and gear from some of the industry’s most recognized brands.

Running from November 2 through November 30, 2026, the sweepstakes will award one lucky winner a prize package featuring products from Sightmark, Pulsar, KJI, Dark 30, INFORCE, and other participating brands.

The prize package includes:

    • Q Mini Fix in .300 BLK
    • Sightmark Wraith 2.0 640 Thermal
    • Pulsar Telos XL50
    • Lonestar .30 Cal Suppressor
    • KJI K950 Tripod
    • KJI Titan Inverted Ballhead
    • Dark 30 384 Defiance
    • INFORCE ARC 350 Light
    • $1,000 Everest Gift Card
    • Viktos Never Coming Home Duffle
    • Viktos Counteract SBR Bag
    • Assorted hats and promotional merchandise

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Savage Arms Announces Pre-Black Friday Rebate on Model 110 and Impulse Rifles

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Savage Arms® is giving hunters and shooting enthusiasts an opportunity to save on select rifle purchases ahead of Black Friday. From November 1 – 22, 2026, customers who purchase any Savage Model 110 or Impulse rifle can receive a $75 mail-in rebate as part of the company’s Pre-Black Friday promotion.

Known for its commitment to accuracy, reliability and innovation, Savage Arms offers a diverse lineup of rifles designed to meet the needs of hunters and shooters across a variety of applications. The limited-time rebate provides an added incentive for customers looking to add a Savage rifle to their collection before the holiday shopping season.

Model 110 | Hunting and Shooting Bolt Action Rifles

The longest continuously produced bolt-action platform has evolved. The new Model 110 rifle family blends decades of proven performance with modern design, delivering improved fit, smoother operation and precision you can trust. Built to handle everything from big game and predators to varmints and target shooting, the Model 110 lineup offers modern ergonomics, precision fit and configurations to suit virtually any shooter. From the backcountry to the back 40, there’s a Savage Model 110 built to exceed your expectations. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Savage Arms Announces $200 Rebate on Select Rifles Featuring PROOF Research Barrels

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Savage Arms® is giving hunters and shooting enthusiasts an opportunity to save on select premium rifles with its 110 Proof Savings promotion. From November 1 – 30, 2026, customers who purchase an eligible Savage Model 110 or Impulse rifle equipped with a PROOF Research barrel can receive a $200 mail-in rebate.

The promotion includes six eligible rifle models:

  • Model 110 Ultralite
  • Model 110 Carbon Tactical
  • KLYM
  • Impulse Mountain Hunter
  • Model 110 PPR
  • Model 110 Ultralite Elite

Each rifle combines Savage Arms’ engineering and performance-focused design with the benefits of a PROOF Research barrel. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Walther Arms Announces Free Vortex Venom Optic Promotion with Purchase of Qualifying PDP Pistols

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Walther Arms, Inc. today announced the launch of its Free Vortex Optic Promotion. From November 1 through December 31, 2026, customers who purchase a qualifying new Walther PDP pistol will receive a free Vortex Venom® Enclosed Micro Red Dot optic—a $290 value.

Promotion Details
Purchase any new Walther PDP or PDP F-Series, Compact, Full Size, Pro, Match, or Steel Frame model and receive a free Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot.

Exclusions
Any PDP that comes with an optic preinstalled (PDP Professional ACRO or SMU) and any Meister Manufaktur models are excluded. *Optic mounting plate is not included. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Hornady Reloading Data, Wherever the Bench Is: The Handbook and App

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Every accurate handload starts with the right data, and Hornady® makes sure that data is never out of reach — whether a reloader is at a fixed bench, working out of a truck, or double-checking a load at the range. The Hornady® Handbook of Cartridge Reloading and its companion Reloading App put more than 1,000 pages of verified load data at a reloader’s fingertips, in whatever format fits how they work.

For reloaders who want a permanent reference on the bench, the Handbook remains available as a hardcover book, packed with data across rifle and handgun cartridges for every Hornady bullet. The same content is available as an eBook through Apple Books and Amazon Kindle, for reloaders who’d rather keep their data on a tablet or e-reader than take up shelf space.

The Hornady Reloading App takes that same library and puts it in a reloader’s pocket. Available on iOS and Android, the app lets users save favorite loads, add personal notes on the calibers and charges they use most, and pull up verified data mid-session without cracking open a book. Reloaders can buy data by the cartridge for as little as 99¢, or unlock the full library with an annual subscription at $19.99 — which also delivers new load data as soon as it’s available, ahead of the next printed edition of the Handbook.

Whichever format a reloader chooses, the goal is the same: accurate, dependable data that keeps every round consistent, from the first pull of the handle to the last. Read more

Ammunition

Watchtower Defense Unveils the Vantage Series

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Tomball, TX — Watchtower Defense, a premier American firearms manufacturer, proudly announces the official launch of the Vantage Series, a new standard for high-performance, double-stack 1911 pistols. Engineered for shooters who demand absolute precision, maximum speed, and flat-shooting reliability, the series introduces two distinct configurations built from the ground up, the full-size Vantage and the more compact Vantage C.

At the heart of the Vantage Series is Watchtower Defense’s advanced integrated barrel and slide porting technology. Machined directly into the 416R stainless-steel slide and match-grade bull barrel, these ports redirect high-velocity gases upward and sideways. This tactical redirection forces the muzzle downward, neutralizing muzzle rise and minimizing felt recoil, so every follow-up shot lands exactly where intended. The full-size Vantage incorporates a V10 porting system optimized for its 5-inch barrel to maximize sight radius and bullet velocity, while the compact Vantage C features a V6 porting system finely tuned to its shorter, more agile 4.2-inch carry profile.

Every Vantage pistol is handcrafted with uncompromising attention to detail and built with premium materials throughout. Read more

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Trijicon Expands RMR HD Lineup with New Coyote Brown Anodized Finish

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Trijicon®, Inc., a global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is pleased to announce the addition of a Coyote Brown anodized finish to its popular RMR® HD reflex sight lineup.

Designed for the evolving needs of law enforcement, military personnel, and serious shooters, the RMR HD features an enlarged viewing window with tempered glass for an unobstructed sight picture and easier reticle acquisition. Shooters can select between a 55 MOA segmented circle with a center dot or a precise dot-only configuration, available with either a 1.0 MOA or 3.25 MOA center dot.

An advanced forward-looking light sensor automatically adjusts reticle brightness based on lighting conditions at the target, including the use of weapon-mounted lights. Nine manual brightness settings and larger adjustment buttons provide additional control, while a top-loading CR2032 battery compartment allows replacement without removing the optic or reconfirming zero. Read more

Optics

Enter to Win an Exclusive Guided Hunt with Montana Outfitting Company

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If you want to PROTECT THE HUNT in Montana, prepare your mindset, not just your gear, and take the Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Video Guide + Test for a chance to win ONE EXCLUSIVE GUIDED HUNT with Montana Outfitting Company! Winner’s choice: elk, deer, antelope, upland bird, or varmint.

Hunters 18+ who take and pass the test can opt in to the Protect the Hunt Raffle. With support from MOGA & Montana Outfitting Company and many other proud partners, 11 winners will be randomly drawn in Spring 2027 to win amazing gear and hunts. Read more

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Father and Son Plead Guilty to Multiple Poaching Charges; Face Heavy Fines and Loss of Hunting Privileges

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From left to right: FWP investigator Nick Taylor, warden Diego O’Brien, Wheatland County Deputy Sergeant Tim McKenna and Wheatland County Attorney Lynn Grant with mounts seized in the investigation.

Investigation began with report of trophy bull elk shot with a firearm during archery only season 

As a result of a yearlong investigation by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens, a father and son pled guilty to multiple wildlife violations in Wheatland and Musselshell county courts earlier this month. Both men face thousands of dollars in fines and restitution and will lose hunting privileges for multiple years.

Michael Jason Letasky of Billings pled guilty in Wheatland County District Court to two counts of unlawful possession of a game animal, two counts of hunting during a closed season and one count of a waste of a game animal. He faces over $12,000 in fines and restitution and will lose hunting privileges for 20 years in Montana and all other states in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Michael’s son Kolton Letasky, of Austin, Texas, pled guilty in Musselshell County Justice Court to two counts of unlawful possession of a game animal and two counts of hunting without a license. Kolton faces over $3,000 in fines and restitution and will lose hunting privileges for four years.

This investigation began on Sept. 22, 2025, when two archery hunters in the Little Belt Mountains reported that a man shot a large bull elk with a rifle during archery only season. Read more

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